2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2012 Nissan Frontier is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 1233 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 7 | Frontier |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1693 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3200 mm |